Not Rated (93 min) Come celebrate the 85th birthday of the film that launched a beloved 6-film franchise! Based on the Dashiell Hammett novel, The Thin Man stars William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles, with Powell and Loy setting the standard for on-screen chemistry and easy banter. The director encouraged improvisation with his actors and incorporated off-the-cuff details in the picture’s final cut, and the results were a fresh and spontaneous style that’s still fun to watch to this day.

The Virginia Theatre is an historic performing arts center and movie palace located in Champaign, Illinois. Owned and operated by the Champaign Park District, the Virginia has been providing entertainment to the community since 1921.